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Course
5Keys Safe Driving
Smith System
Apply commercial driving maneuvers including backing, parking, and navigating blind areasApply critical safe driving behaviors using proactive seeing, thinking, and vehicle control techniques to prevent crashes across diverse driving environments and vehicle types
Course
Aircraft Engine and Propeller Theory
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Install aircraft hardware, using proper tools for each taskExplain how reciprocating engines work from intake to exhaust, describing engine partsExplain the theory and operation of aircraft propellersDemonstrate procedures of ground operation to prepare for marshaling, hangaring, and flightDescribe basic aircraft servicing techniquesDemonstrate use and proper care of tools for aircraft engine and propeller maintenance
Course
Aircraft Instruments and Avionics
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify types, sizes, construction, and applications of aircraft hardware pertaining to avionicsIdentify the three main instrument clusters and which instruments belong to eachClean and inspect aircraft instruments and gauges for return to serviceDescribe the internal working of both manual gauges and electronic gaugesBuild a simulated instrument panel using instruments and gauges
Course
Aircraft Nonmetallic Structures
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe wood aircraft structures and repair techniquesDescribe techniques used in preparation for covering aircraft surfaces with fabricIdentify aircraft paint finishes and indicate when different types would be usedDemonstrate techniques in aircraft composite construction and repair, including layering woven materialDemonstrate the proper use and care of specialized tools used with nonmetallic aircraft structuresExplain uses, care, and installation of aircraft hardware related to nonmetallic structures
Course
Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate maintenance procedures and repair techniques for aircraft sheet metal structuresExplain the process of selecting the correct aluminum alloy for aircraft maintenance in given scenariosCreate a list of materials needed for aircraft structure maintenance in a given scenario, including fastenersIdentify different types and causes of corrosion on aluminum alloysDescribe how to remove and treat corrosion on aluminum, using manufacturer’s approved practicesDemonstrate the use, care, and installation of specialized hardware used to fasten aircraft structures
Course
Aircraft Theory of Flight and Operations
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the two basic airframe types and the materials used in the construction of aircraft structure. ofExplain the theory of flight, including the development of airfoils utilizing Bernoulli’s principlesOutline historical events in the development of flightDescribe safety precautions to be followed in and around aircraft during maintenance proceduresUse, inspect, and clean various types of hand tools used for applications in aviation technologyCalculate measurements of airplane parts using precision measuring devices, including Vernier calipers, micrometers
Course
Aircraft Turbine Engines
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain how turbine engines work and how they differ from reciprocating enginesInspect and install aircraft hardware related to turbine enginesExplain uses, care, and installation of turbine hardwareDemonstrate use and proper care of tools for aviation turbine engine inspection and maintenancePerform basic turbine engine servicing techniquesExplain the steps and key items to note during turbine engine inspection
Course
Airframe Systems
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate the use, care, and installation of aircraft hardware related to airframe systemsSelect materials used in aircraft maintenance related to airframe systems. and BalancePerform weight and balance calculations and plan cargo placement utilizing the aircraft manufacturer’s weightConstruct simple aircraft systems components for simulated installationOutline in detail the procedures for removing wings from an aircraft, moving the aircraft to a shop
Course
CDL Class B
ACCS Innovation Center
AL
Adapt to Night Operations - Drive safely and confidently in low-light conditionsCommunicate Effectively - Use signaling and verbal communication to interact with other road users and clientsComply with Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations - Track driving hours and ensure compliance with legal limitsConduct Pre-Trip, Enroute, and Post-Trip Inspections - Thoroughly inspect the vehicle to ensure safety and complianceControl Skids and Recover from Emergencies - Respond to skids, jackknifing, or other emergency situations effectiveDrive vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWRs) over 26,001 pounds and towing capacities under 10,000 pounds
License
Commercial Driver's License (CDL – Class A, B & Endorsements)
Wallace State Community College
Commercial Vehicle OperationPre-Trip Vehicle InspectionVehicle SafetyBasic Control SkillsBacking ManeuversRoad Driving
Course
Commercial Transportation
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Summarize the procedures for obtaining a CDL (commercial driver’s license)Compare and contrast the classifications of commercial driving licensesIdentify industry trends and report findings through a media presentationDescribe a driver’s personal and professional consequences of improper operation. 2023 Revised Alabama Course of Study:Explain the importance and role of federal agencies in establishing the rules of a safe work environment in commercial tSummarize hours of service regulations, including legal limits of operation
Course
Defensive Driving
National Safety Council
Define defensive driving principles and apply the DDC Collision Prevention Formula to prevent collisionsRecognize how physical, emotional, and mental conditions affect driving performance and apply compensating techniquesInspect vehicle equipment and occupant protection systems prior to driving to ensure safe operationApply defensive driving techniques in adverse light, weather, road, and traffic conditionsIdentify and manage impaired, distracted, fatigued, and aggressive driving behaviors in yourself and othersRecognize unsafe driving behaviors and apply safe alternatives for speeding, intersections, turns, passing, and following distance
Certificate
Entry Level Truck Driving
Coalinga College
Course
Flight Operations
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Check the aircraft logbook to look for any discrepancies noted by the previous pilot or maintenance personnel, to confirDemonstrate the procedure for plotting and filing a flight plan with air traffic control (ATC)Perform an actual or simulated preflight inspection of an aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer's preflight inspeExplain the procedures for taxiing of aircraft, including planning for and avoiding ground hazardsExplain the runway and takeoff procedures for aircraft for IFR and VFR takeoffsDescribe the steps and aircraft control inputs for basic flight maneuvers
Certification
Nationally Certified Towing Support Professional™
Towing and Recovery Association of America
$200 cost
Apply towing and recovery industry knowledge to support incident management operationsDispatch equipment and resources to facilitate towing and recovery incident clearanceCommunicate with tow operators, agencies, and interdisciplinary partners during incident responseApply traffic incident management principles to support safe and efficient incident clearanceManage on-scene considerations including scene safety and coordination of towing and recovery support activitiesManage off-scene considerations including communications, logistics, and resource coordination in towing support operations
Course
Non-Structural Welding, Cutting, and Joining
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Locate OEM procedures to determine materials and precautions for the vehicle being repairedIdentify advanced vehicle system precautions and inspect to determine locationsIdentify the procedures for cutting, removing, and welding various types of steel, aluminum, and other metalsDetermine and identify the correct GMAW welder type, electrode and wire type, diameterSet up and adjust GMAW welder including proper gun angle, travel speed, and direction required for the substrate being wStore, handle, and install high-pressure gas cylinders and test for leaks
Certificate
Professional Driving
Coalinga College
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
$1,338 cost
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
$1,638 cost
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
$1,847 cost
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
$1,354 cost
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
$1,596 cost
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
$2,783 cost
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville
$2,298 cost
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland
$1,638 cost
Diploma
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
$2,427 cost
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville
$1,888 cost
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
$1,338 cost
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
$2,094 cost
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
$1,800 cost
Diploma
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
Certificate
Truck Driving
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
$1,638 cost
Short-Term Certificate
Truck, Business and Other Commercial Vehicle Operator
Bishop State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Truck, Business and Other Commercial Vehicle Operator
Bevill State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Truck, Business and Other Commercial Vehicle Operator
Trenholm State Community College
Short-Term Certificate
Truck, Business and Other Commercial Vehicle Operator
Reid State Technical College
AL